Education Data Systems & Evidence Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to significantly enhance UNICEF's education data systems and evidence generation capabilities. The primary goal is to bolster data-driven decision-making across critical education priorities. The consultant will focus on improving the availability, quality, and utilization of education data, strengthening the integration with Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), and supporting comprehensive data analysis. Furthermore, the role involves developing impactful evidence products that will inform UNICEF's advocacy efforts, programmatic interventions, and policy engagement at global and regional levels, ultimately contributing to better outcomes for children's education.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for improving the availability, quality, and use of education data to support UNICEF's global education priorities. This includes strengthening linkages with national Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) and other relevant data platforms. The role involves supporting data integration, cleaning, and analysis to identify key trends and insights. A significant part of the responsibility will be to develop evidence products, such as analytical reports, policy briefs, and data visualizations, that effectively communicate findings to diverse stakeholders. The consultant will also contribute to capacity building initiatives related to education data management and use within UNICEF and with government partners. This includes providing technical guidance on data collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies. The consultant will work closely with country offices and global teams to ensure that data generated is relevant, timely, and actionable for program design, policy advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts, ultimately contributing to the realization of children's right to education.
Work Experience
Minimum of five years of professional experience in education data, statistics, monitoring, evaluation, research, or related fields. Demonstrated experience with EMIS or similar education data platforms, analyzing education administrative data, and producing policy-oriented analytical products is required. Experience working with Ministries of Education, governments, or international organizations is also necessary.
Skills
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, Understanding of education data systems and EMIS, Data lifecycle management, Ability to synthesize evidence, Cross-sectoral data analysis, Excellent writing and communication skills, Translating technical analysis into policy messages, Experience with data visualization tools, Project management, Stakeholder engagement